How national security priorities, industrial policy, and supply chain resilience goals are reshaping expectations around ESG and responsible sourcing across lithium and critical materials How existing ESG and assurance frameworks are evolving as governments, OEMs, and investors prioritise speed, scale, and strategic autonomy The role of policymakers, producers, standards bodies, and end users in maintaining robust ESG standards while accelerating supply development What 'good' looks like in practice today: aligning responsible sourcing benchmarks with security-of-supply objectives, transparency requirements, and emerging regulatory frameworks